Craftsman 917.271812 Owner's Manual page 32

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM -- --CAUSE !CORRECTION
Mowerbtadeswill 1. Obstruction in clutch / 1. Remove obstruction.
inot rotate mechanism, i
2, Worn/damaged mower I 2, Replace mower drive belt,
drive belt.
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3, Frozen idler pulley, I 3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4, Replace blade mandrel.
Poor grass
discharge
Headlight(s) not
working
(if so equipped)
1. Engine speed too slow.
'4" Travel speed too fast.
Wet grass.
Mower deck not level.
Low/uneven tire air
pressure.
6. Worn, bent or loose blade.
7
Buildup of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
i8 Mower drive belt worn.
i Blades improperly installed.
I10.1mproper blades used.
Ill Clogged mower deck vent
I from buildup of grass,
_ho_e s
ti- eaves, and trash around
mandrels.
Switch is "OFF".
i2: Butb(s)burned out.
Faulty light switch.
J4. Loose or damaged wiring.
1. Place throttle control in
=FAST" position.
2. Shift to slower speed.
3. Allow grass to dry before
mowing.
4. Level mower deck.
5. Check tires for proper air
pressure.
6, Replace/sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
7, Clean underside of mower
housing.
8. Replace mower drive belt.
9. Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
10.Replace with blades listed
in this manual.
11.Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
1. Turn switch "ON".
2, Reptace bulb(s),
3. Check/replace light switch.
4, Check wiring and connec-
tions.
i5. Blown fuse_ _ __ _5. Replace fuse.
Battery will not _1 Bad battery cell(s). I 1. Replace battery.
charge [2_ Poor cable connections. 2. Check/clean all connec-
i tions.
3. Faulty regulator ,3. Replace regulator.
Engine"backfires" (if so equipped). I
4. Fault,jalternator. 4. Replace alternator.
1. Engine throttle control not 1. Move throttle control to
Jwhenturnlng set at "SLOW" position "SLOW" position and aUow
FF" for 30 seconds before to idle for 30 seconds before
stopping engine. _ stopping engine.
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